Lead Project Management Manager - Grid Automation
$110,100–$165,200 year
On-siteMarkham, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Execute projects from tender to warranty end while managing scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk per Project Management Handbook rules. Serve as the prime customer contact to develop lasting relationships and ensure on-time delivery, sales, and cash realization through accurate forecasting. Lead EHS/safety actions, ensure team compliance with GE policies, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, and finance functions. Present monthly progress updates and project reviews to drive unit performance and continuous improvement. Manage a portfolio of Grid Automation projects including protection relays and substation automation while maintaining 20% travel for multi-cultural environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Electricity Grid engineering or project management
- Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time
- Must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies
Desired Qualifications
- Proficient in project management tools and procedures
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Fully fluent in English
- Capability to manage & motivate a project team with Autonomy and Rigor
- Bachelor's or Master's engineering degree
- Previous work experience in multi-cultural environment (preferably with an expatriate experience)
- PMP Certification
- Prior experience managing customer facing projects in Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets
- Engineering and Business knowledge, with experience in Digital Substation, Protection and Control activities
- Proven Leadership under project structure
- Strong interpersonal, leadership and conflict resolution skills
- Familiarity with contractual terms and experience managing
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously
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